A client asks the nurse to explain the action of mifepristone. The nurse's best response is:
a. "It stimulates uterine contractions, so a fertilized egg cannot remain implanted.
b. "It acts directly on the lining of the uterus to increase the amount of menstrual flow."
c. "It inhibits progesterone, making the lining of the uterus unsuitable for implantation of a fertilized egg."
d. "It inhibits the ovarian follicle, so that estrogen is not released so ovulation doesn't occur."
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not the action of mifepristone.
B Incorrect: This is not the action of mifepristone.
C Correct: This is the action of mifepristone.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of mifepristone.
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